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Monday, September 11, 2023

13 Martyrs Monument and History

 

1901 Entrance to Cavite City and 5 years before the 13 Martyrs Monument was built.



[SOURCE:  Ric Alvarez article "The XIII Martyrs of CAVITE Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 4]

Credit : Historia Caviteña

September 12, 1896 at Plaza de Armas, Fort San Felipe (constructed in the year 1637), the people of Cavite personally witnessed the execution of the thirteen (13) honorable and patriotic sons of the land. They were implicated in the propaganda and accused in instigating revolutionary movement against Spain, while some for being suspected members of the Katipunan, and others for being an active Masons. On August 31, 1896, one by one, they were arrested, and executed on September 12, 1896. Among the thirteen martyrs shot, ten were Masons, namely: Maximo Inocencio, 64, a rich proprietor; Jose Lallana, 54, a tailor and a former corporal of the Spanish Marines; Eugenio Cabezas, 41, a clerk at the Cavite Arsenal; Maximo Gregorio, 40, another clerk at the Cavite Arsenal; Hugo Perez, 40, a physician and a member of the Katipunan; Alfonso de Ocampo, 36, a Spanish mestizo who is also a member of the Katipunan; Severino Lapidario, 38, Chief Warden of the Provincial Jail and another member of the Katipunan; Luis Aguado, 33, an employee of the Cavite Arsenal; Victoriano Luciano, 32, a pharmacist and poet; and Feliciano Cabuco, 31, an employee of the Navy Hospital in Cavite. The Three Non-Masons were: Francisco Osorio, 36, a Chinese mestizo and contractor; Antonio de San Agustin, 36, a surgeon and businessman; and Agapito Conchu, 33, a teacher, musician and painter. The lifeless bodies of the Sons of Cavite were carried into a garbage cart, guarded by six Spanish soldiers armed with rifles and bayonets brought to the Convent cemetery at Caridad. The wealthy family of Maximo Inocencio, Francisco Osorio, Luis Aguado, Hugo Perez and Victoriano Luciano buried their remains appropriately in separate coffins but the underprivileged one, Maximo Gregorio, Feliciano Cabuco, Antonio San Agustin, Agapito Conchu, Eugenio Cabezas (brother of Roberto Cabezas, the first candidate of Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 291), Jose Lallana, Severino Lapidario and Alfonso de Ocampo without caskets were buried altogether in only one grave. After eight years, in June 1904, a group of young men and other inhabitants of the community known as the “Samahan ng Kabataang Kabitenyo”, (Association of Young Cavitenos) held a dance party, thereat, the group decided to sponsor a meaningful project, in honor of the 13 Martyrs of Cavite. On Monday night, September 12, 1904 at Ballesteros Street, now named in honor of Hugo Perez, one of the 13 Martyrs, the nationalistic young Cavitenos held a formal meeting and a committee was formed chaired by Don Ceferino Picache, Past Master of Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 17 (1936) and discussed the possibility of putting up a monument in honor and memory of the 13 Martyrs of Cavite. The following Saturday night, September 17, 1904, Dona Baltazara Adriosola Reyes suggested to invite and involved wealthy family in the community. On Sunday afternoon of September 25, 1904, together with the invited guests, they agreed to raise funds through donations of the members, distinguished and other wealthy Cavitenos in the community. They also formed a Comite Ejecutivo (Executive Committee) chaired by Dr. Catalino Nicolas, Don Juan Matias, Secretary and Don Nicasio Desiderio, Treasurer, to oversee the project. After one year, they were able to raise 1,000 pesos and they started to put up the foundation. In the afternoon of September 12, 1905, a simple program was held with Joaquin Balmori and Jose Turiano Santiago of Manila and Alejandro Fojas of Tanza, Cavite were invited as guest speakers. Ten years after the execution of the 13 Martyrs, September 12, 1906, the Cavitenos led by brother Masons of Bagong Buhay Lodge marched from Magallanes Street, Cavite District Proper up to the Convent cemetery in Caridad. The remains of the Martyrs were exhumed and in public procession, again led by brother Masons escorted, transferred and interred in the newly constructed final resting place at Isthmus of Rosario, now called “The Thirteen Martyrs Centennial Plaza. The Monument was formally inaugurated, in honor and memory of the departed Sons of Cavite. At the inner part or basement of the monument, a box made of mulawen wood covered with thick lead are documents of agreement in the construction of the monument written in a papel culado or pergamino (bleached or white paper) while newspapers/bulletins were saved in a bungbong na bubog (glass cylinder), where all expressions of appreciations and recognitions in the construction of the monument were written. Also preserved are old currencies in different denominations used at that time. The President of the Executive Committee, Dr. Catalino Nicolas and Don Gervacio Pangilinan, Cavite Historian, Municipal President of United Cavite (1919-1921), and Past Master of Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 17 (1937) during the affair, delivered a short but meaningful and memorable messages while Dr. Justo Lukban expressed his own in a form of poem, and since then the commemoration was celebrated annually. In 1930, Bro. Ramon Samonte, of Bagong Buhay Lodge No. 17, Municipal President of United Cavite (1928-1930, 1931-1933) and in 1997, Atty. Timoteo O. Encarnacion, Jr., Cavite Historian and Mayor of Cavite City (1989-1992, 1992-1995, 1995-1998, 1998-2001) led the renovation of the monument in a more distinctive and significant views.





Sunday, September 10, 2023

Pancit Pusit / Pancit Choco En Su Tinta - Cavite City Sellers

 


Pancit pusit or pancit choco en su tinta literally means “noodle with squid in its own ink”. The recipe originated from the necessity of Caviteño fishermen who had to prepare freshly caught squids with noodles to be able to extend it and have enough food for the whole family.
The customary garnishes include freshly chopped kinchay, fried garlic, and sliced kamias or ginadgad na mangga for a touch of acidity. These vibrant toppings not only elevate the dish's visual appeal but also introduce a delightful burst of flavors. The sliced kamias or ginadgad na hilaw na mangga provides a tangy counterpoint to the pancit pusit's rich flavors, while crushed chicharón serves as an optional topping.
Esti el quatro ta vindi na grande bilao el pancit pusit aqui na ciudad na traditional el sabol pati el adorno
(Here are four who sells pancit pusit in big bilao in the city in its traditional taste and toppings)

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NOTE : All sellers require at least one day advance order

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Sra. Florentina Cajulis Mata Stuart - The Mother of Fashion Industry in Cavite


Born on October 15, 1890, in Cavite, Nyora Tinang, as she was affectionately known, displayed an early aptitude for fashion. She honed her skills by pursuing dressmaking degrees at institutions like Maffei Academia de Artes del Hogar in Manila and Instituto Artistico Social in Madrid, Spain. She furthered her education at the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Nyora Tinang married Eugenio Stuart, a prominent figure in the Nacionalista party and a close associate of President Manuel L. Quezon. The couple had five children, Pacifico, Josefina, Bernardo, Jose, and an adopted daughter, Gloria Joselin.

In 1937, Nyora Tinang established the Stuart Fashion Academy in San Roque, Cavite, driven by her feminist beliefs that women should not solely anticipate their wedding day but also possess skills in dressmaking, attire selection, and etiquette for various occasions. She aspired for her students to contribute to the fashion industry's growth in the Philippines.

She emphasized the importance of clothing in one's success and happiness, advocating that attire should enhance a woman's beauty while minimizing flaws. In May 1938, the Department of Public Instruction approved the Stuart Fashion Academy to offer diploma courses in dressmaking, millinery, and painting.



The academy's reach extended beyond Cavite, attracting students from various provinces and even foreigners who appreciated traditional Filipino attire. A dormitory was available for out-of-town students for P20.00 a month. The academy also offered courses in tailoring for men, fabric painting, machine embroidery, cooking, and interior decorating.


During her peak as a couturier, Nyora Tinang dressed notable women in Manila, including Corazon Noble, an actress from Sampaguita Pictures, and Herminia Cajulis, who won the title of Ms. Mindanao in the 1939 Manila Carnival. The Stuart Fashion Academy earned a reputation as the province's premier fashion school.


Nyora Tinang also authored books like "Easy Steps in Dressmaking" and "Fashion Philippines," making significant contributions to fashion education in the Philippines. She passed away on September 06, 1986, at the age of 96.


Content source and photos : Historia Caviteña

Saturday, September 2, 2023

Minatamis na Garbanzos

During fiesta, there has always been a battle between ube (purple yam) and leche flan (caramel custard). Over time, various desserts have also emerged, with fusion creations and the invasion of foreign cakes with foreign recipes. Sometimes, it's also enjoyable to go back to the basics, to our simple and traditional dishes that many have forgotten due to the trend of foreign foods.



Ingredients:

1 can garbanzos
1 cup white sugar or more
1/2 cup water

Procedure:
Combine sugar and water let it simmer for 10 minutes. Add garbanzos and simmer for 5 minutes or more. Stir occasionally to prevent scorching until garbanzos are tender.



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